18 Aug 2010

The Brilliant History of Breguet Watches

Breguet (Breguet) for many years been synonymous with the Swiss watch of the most important in recent years , after a corporate restructuring , and the 250 anniversary of the global marketing network consolidation, are ready to begin reconstruction of past glorious history.


Breguet watches, glorious history

Abraham . Lewis . Breguet ( 1747-1823 ), born in Switzerland, Neuchatel, since the age of 17 , started making watches in Paris , and soon , his talent and ability to flourish in the invention , the cost may reveal its edge , and Arts advocates were then appreciated by King Louis XV of France .

1775 , Breguet opened its first watch shop in Paris . Because he has deep knowledge of mechanical , on the watches unique features and extraordinary technical talent , so when he attracted the best craftsmen of interest , to join the sects , and in his good pedagogues training talent , his rich Imagination can come alive as a moving piece of good works .

Breguet watch design and manufacturing , product diversification , regardless of watches , clocks and clock nautical design Jiangxinduju , made him known as the altar in the watch the most outstanding figures .

Breguet watch industry in the excellent results achieved from the start has become an overnight success , soaring to new initiatives , for example, was launched七八○ automatic watch (Perpetuelle), and then the invention significantly reduce the width of the watch from the Ming spring ring the bell And watch the world first shock device (Pare-Chute), so watch it no longer easy to damage the peripheral , more reliable performance .

Breguet watches a strong French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie . Anthony appreciation , with innovation and continuous improvement of mechanical lever or cylinder escapement -type device, the neo-classical style is very cost effective. Breguet design of the clock near the end of a hollow dot Department (known as "Pomme" hour hand , and just as " Breguet clock ") , the enamel surface more elegant figure. As for the case of gold , silver dial as well as the subsequent manually are carefully crafted to engraving machine made , is available from the watch case has been the most delicate thin .

In 1795 , launched a large number of new inventions , new creations , including Breguet balance spring end loop ; Force of the Secretary -line wheels ; sold to Napoleon's world first baggage clock ;

Souscription watch ; can adjust the time Sympathique watch the recess bell ; able to rely on touch to know the time of the "Tact" watch ; and in八○一年patented tourbillon standard account .

Astronomical clock in the navigation area , Breguet made a significant offer pages . 1815 won the "HorlogerdelaMarine" Navy watchmaking house in the world. In his efforts, the urge watchmaking , whether in art or technology have received a new impetus and a new breadth . Breguet died at age 77 , his achievements not only in his lifetime were widely admired ; today , he is still recognized as the greatest genius and watchmaking family .

Breguet life of important inventions including the escapement wheel structure (Tourbillon), balance double springs (Thebalance-springovercoil), chime clock (TheSympathi-queclock), fixed speed escapement structure (TheConstantforceescapement), and three asked to play watch -type spiral Spring system (Thespringforminuteyepeater) and other outstanding design, are today far-reaching contribution to the watch industry .

Breguet today by the MontresBreguet, NouvelleLemania and Valdar strategic alliance of three companies , due to the fund of funds , R & D and marketing capabilities greatly enhanced the product to be market-oriented strategy , Breguet in fact out of the silence and started showing vibrant and robust .

Reorganization seeks to reform

Breguet company after the restructuring , staff from the pre-merger 170 to 230 , produced a significant performance upgrade . In parts production , Breguet has most of the components produced by the same group solely on the chronograph movement and advanced mechanical movement of NouvelleLemania company took over the other , Valdar was devoted to the development of micro- mechanical and precision parts. Breguet is responsible only for the most special parts of the manufacturing and development, which also have more human input in the design and development work .

Breguet began to wake from deep sleep , and brilliant phoenix of Breguet , will be ready .

Each watch has a Breguet only proprietary individually numbered , that the watchmaker for their time and effort , this year, mainly from the existing watch Breguet four series Classique, Heritage, Marine, Type XX be expanded ; and Type XX 's Apprentice lines of which taste even flourish .

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